Weather in April in Alaska
Considering a trip to Alaska this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Alaska in April?
Alaska is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Alaska in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Point Barrow at -10°C to cold in Ketchikan at 9°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Ketchikan and -16°C in Point Barrow.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Point Barrow with an average of 13 mm to heavy snowfall in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve with 302 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Anchorage enjoys approximately 235 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at April's conditions in Alaska, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Alaska's yearly weather, check out our Alaska climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Alaska?
Anchorage
In April Anchorage generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fairbanks
In April Fairbanks generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Juneau
In April Juneau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kenai
In April Kenai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Soldotna
In April Soldotna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alaska, in the United States of America.
Is April the best time to visit Alaska?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Alaska due to the typically poor weather in Anchorage.
On average, the best time to visit Alaska is in July with generally pleasant weather in Anchorage. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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